LM2576/LM2576HV Series SIMPLE SWITCHER 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator

August 2004

LM2576/LM2576HV Series
SIMPLE SWITCHER ® 3A Step-Down Voltage Regulator
General Description Features
The LM2576 series of regulators are monolithic integrated n 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and adjustable output versions
circuits that provide all the active functions for a step-down n Adjustable version output voltage range,
(buck) switching regulator, capable of driving 3A load with 1.23V to 37V (57V for HV version) ± 4% max over
excellent line and load regulation. These devices are avail- line and load conditions
able in fixed output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 15V, and an n Guaranteed 3A output current
adjustable output version. n Wide input voltage range, 40V up to 60V for
Requiring a minimum number of external components, these HV version
regulators are simple to use and include internal frequency n Requires only 4 external components
compensation and a fixed-frequency oscillator. n 52 kHz fixed frequency internal oscillator
The LM2576 series offers a high-efficiency replacement for n TTL shutdown capability, low power standby mode
popular three-terminal linear regulators. It substantially re- n High efficiency
duces the size of the heat sink, and in some cases no heat n Uses readily available standard inductors
sink is required.
n Thermal shutdown and current limit protection
A standard series of inductors optimized for use with the n P+ Product Enhancement tested
LM2576 are available from several different manufacturers.
This feature greatly simplifies the design of switch-mode
power supplies. Applications
Other features include a guaranteed ± 4% tolerance on out- n Simple high-efficiency step-down (buck) regulator
put voltage within specified input voltages and output load n Efficient pre-regulator for linear regulators
conditions, and ± 10% on the oscillator frequency. External n On-card switching regulators
shutdown is included, featuring 50 µA (typical) standby cur- n Positive to negative converter (Buck-Boost)
rent. The output switch includes cycle-by-cycle current limit-
ing, as well as thermal shutdown for full protection under
fault conditions.

Typical Application (Fixed Output Voltage

Versions)

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Block Diagram

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3.3V R2 = 1.7k
5V, R2 = 3.1k
12V, R2 = 8.84k
15V, R2 = 11.3k
For ADJ. Version
R1 = Open, R2 = 0Ω
Patent Pending

Ordering Information
Temperature Output Voltage NS Package Package
Range 3.3 5.0 12 15 ADJ Number Type
−40˚C ≤ TA LM2576HVS-3.3 LM2576HVS-5.0 LM2576HVS-12 LM2576HVS-15 LM2576HVS-ADJ TS5B TO-263
≤ 125˚C LM2576S-3.3 LM2576S-5.0 LM2576S-12 LM2576S-15 LM2576S-ADJ
LM2576HVSX-3.3 LM2576HVSX-5.0 LM2576HVSX-12 LM2576HVSX-15 LM2576HVSX-ADJ TS5B
LM2576SX-3.3 LM2576SX-5.0 LM2576SX-12 LM2576SX-15 LM2576SX-ADJ Tape & Reel
LM2576HVT-3.3 LM2576HVT-5.0 LM2576HVT-12 LM2576HVT-15 LM2576HVT-ADJ T05A TO-220
LM2576T-3.3 LM2576T-5.0 LM2576T-12 LM2576T-15 LM2576T-ADJ
LM2576HVT-3.3 LM2576HVT-5.0 LM2576HVT-12 LM2576HVT-15 LM2576HVT-ADJ T05D
Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03
LM2576T-3.3 LM2576T-5.0 LM2576T-12 LM2576T-15 LM2576T-ADJ
Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03 Flow LB03

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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1) Minimum ESD Rating
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, (C = 100 pF, R = 1.5 kΩ) 2 kV
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Lead Temperature
Distributors for availability and specifications.
(Soldering, 10 Seconds) 260˚C
Maximum Supply Voltage
LM2576 45V
Operating Ratings
LM2576HV 63V
ON /OFF Pin Input Voltage −0.3V ≤ V ≤ +VIN Temperature Range

Output Voltage to Ground LM2576/LM2576HV −40˚C ≤ TJ ≤ +125˚C

(Steady State) −1V Supply Voltage

Power Dissipation Internally Limited LM2576 40V

Storage Temperature Range −65˚C to +150˚C LM2576HV 60V

Maximum Junction Temperature 150˚C

LM2576-3.3, LM2576HV-3.3
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-3.3 Units
LM2576HV-3.3 (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A 3.3 V
Circuit of Figure 2 3.234 V(Min)
3.366 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 6V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V, 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A 3.3 V
LM2576 Circuit of Figure 2 3.168/3.135 V(Min)
3.432/3.465 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 6V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V, 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A 3.3 V
LM2576HV Circuit of Figure 2 3.168/3.135 V(Min)
3.450/3.482 V(Max)
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A 75 %

LM2576-5.0, LM2576HV-5.0
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with Figure 2 boldface type apply over full Operating Tem-
perature Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-5.0 Units
LM2576HV-5.0 (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A 5.0 V
Circuit of Figure 2 4.900 V(Min)
5.100 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 5.0 V
LM2576 8V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V 4.800/4.750 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 5.200/5.250 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 5.0 V
LM2576HV 8V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V 4.800/4.750 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 5.225/5.275 V(Max)

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LM2576-5.0, LM2576HV-5.0
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with Figure 2 boldface type apply over full Operating Tem-
perature Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-5.0 Units
LM2576HV-5.0 (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A 77 %

LM2576-12, LM2576HV-12
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-12 Units
LM2576HV-12 (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 25V, ILOAD = 0.5A 12 V
Circuit of Figure 2 11.76 V(Min)
12.24 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 12 V
LM2576 15V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V 11.52/11.40 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 12.48/12.60 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 12 V
LM2576HV 15V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V 11.52/11.40 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 12.54/12.66 V(Max)
η Efficiency VIN = 15V, ILOAD = 3A 88 %

LM2576-15, LM2576HV-15
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-15 Units
LM2576HV-15 (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
VOUT Output Voltage VIN = 25V, ILOAD = 0.5A 15 V
Circuit of Figure 2 14.70 V(Min)
15.30 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 15 V
LM2576 18V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V 14.40/14.25 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 15.60/15.75 V(Max)
VOUT Output Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 15 V
LM2576HV 18V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V 14.40/14.25 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 15.68/15.83 V(Max)
η Efficiency VIN = 18V, ILOAD = 3A 88 %

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LM2576-ADJ, LM2576HV-ADJ
Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-ADJ Units
LM2576HV-ADJ (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS (Note 3) Test Circuit Figure 2
VOUT Feedback Voltage VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 0.5A 1.230 V
VOUT = 5V, 1.217 V(Min)
Circuit of Figure 2 1.243 V(Max)
VOUT Feedback Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 1.230 V
LM2576 8V ≤ VIN ≤ 40V 1.193/1.180 V(Min)
VOUT = 5V, Circuit of Figure 2 1.267/1.280 V(Max)
VOUT Feedback Voltage 0.5A ≤ ILOAD ≤ 3A, 1.230 V
LM2576HV 8V ≤ VIN ≤ 60V 1.193/1.180 V(Min)
VOUT = 5V, Circuit of Figure 2 1.273/1.286 V(Max)
η Efficiency VIN = 12V, ILOAD = 3A, VOUT = 5V 77 %

All Output Voltage Versions

Electrical Characteristics
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V version, and VIN
= 30V for the 15V version. ILOAD = 500 mA.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-XX Units
LM2576HV-XX (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
DEVICE PARAMETERS
Ib Feedback Bias Current VOUT = 5V (Adjustable Version Only) 50 100/500 nA
fO Oscillator Frequency (Note 11) 52 kHz
47/42 kHz
(Min)
58/63 kHz
(Max)
VSAT Saturation Voltage IOUT = 3A (Note 4) 1.4 V
1.8/2.0 V(Max)
DC Max Duty Cycle (ON) (Note 5) 98 %
93 %(Min)
ICL Current Limit (Notes 4, 11) 5.8 A
4.2/3.5 A(Min)
6.9/7.5 A(Max)
IL Output Leakage Current (Notes 6, 7): Output = 0V 2 mA(Max)
Output = −1V 7.5 mA
Output = −1V 30 mA(Max)
IQ Quiescent Current (Note 6) 5 mA
10 mA(Max)
ISTBY Standby Quiescent ON /OFF Pin = 5V (OFF) 50 µA
Current 200 µA(Max)

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All Output Voltage Versions
Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Temperature
Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V for the 3.3V, 5V, and Adjustable version, VIN = 25V for the 12V version, and VIN
= 30V for the 15V version. ILOAD = 500 mA.
Symbol Parameter Conditions LM2576-XX Units
LM2576HV-XX (Limits)
Typ Limit
(Note 2)
DEVICE PARAMETERS
θJA Thermal Resistance T Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 8) 65
θJA T Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 9) 45 ˚C/W
θJC T Package, Junction to Case 2
θJA S Package, Junction to Ambient (Note 10) 50
ON /OFF CONTROL Test Circuit Figure 2
VIH ON /OFF Pin VOUT = 0V 1.4 2.2/2.4 V(Min)
VIL Logic Input Level VOUT = Nominal Output Voltage 1.2 1.0/0.8 V(Max)
IIH ON /OFF Pin Input ON /OFF Pin = 5V (OFF) 12 µA
Current 30 µA(Max)
IIL ON /OFF Pin = 0V (ON) 0 µA
10 µA(Max)

Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics.
Note 2: All limits guaranteed at room temperature (standard type face) and at temperature extremes (bold type face). All room temperature limits are 100%
production tested. All limits at temperature extremes are guaranteed via correlation using standard Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods.
Note 3: External components such as the catch diode, inductor, input and output capacitors can affect switching regulator system performance. When the
LM2576/LM2576HV is used as shown in the Figure 2 test circuit, system performance will be as shown in system parameters section of Electrical Characteristics.
Note 4: Output pin sourcing current. No diode, inductor or capacitor connected to output.
Note 5: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to 0V.
Note 6: Feedback pin removed from output and connected to +12V for the Adjustable, 3.3V, and 5V versions, and +25V for the 12V and 15V versions, to force the
output transistor OFF.
Note 7: VIN = 40V (60V for high voltage version).
Note 8: Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 5 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically, with 1⁄2 inch leads in a socket, or on a PC
board with minimum copper area.
Note 9: Junction to ambient thermal resistance (no external heat sink) for the 5 lead TO-220 package mounted vertically, with 1⁄4 inch leads soldered to a PC board
containing approximately 4 square inches of copper area surrounding the leads.
Note 10: If the TO-263 package is used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area thermally connected to the package. Using
0.5 square inches of copper area, θJA is 50˚C/W, with 1 square inch of copper area, θJA is 37˚C/W, and with 1.6 or more square inches of copper area, θJA is 32˚C/W.
Note 11: The oscillator frequency reduces to approximately 11 kHz in the event of an output short or an overload which causes the regulated output voltage to drop
approximately 40% from the nominal output voltage. This self protection feature lowers the average power dissipation of the IC by lowering the minimum duty cycle
from 5% down to approximately 2%.

Typical Performance Characteristics

(Circuit of Figure 2)

Normalized Output Voltage Line Regulation

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of Figure 2) (Continued)

Dropout Voltage Current Limit

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Standby
Quiescent Current Quiescent Current

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Switch Saturation
Oscillator Frequency Voltage

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of Figure 2) (Continued)

Efficiency Minimum Operating Voltage

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Quiescent Current Feedback Voltage

vs Duty Cycle vs Duty Cycle

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Quiescent Current
Minimum Operating Voltage vs Duty Cycle

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Typical Performance Characteristics (Circuit of Figure 2) (Continued)

Feedback Voltage
vs Duty Cycle Feedback Pin Current

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Maximum Power Dissipation

(TO-263) (See Note 10) Switching Waveforms

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VOUT = 15V
A: Output Pin Voltage, 50V/div
B: Output Pin Current, 2A/div
C: Inductor Current, 2A/div
D: Output Ripple Voltage, 50 mV/div,
AC-Coupled
Horizontal Time Base: 5 µs/div

Load Transient Response

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Test Circuit and Layout Guidelines Single-point grounding (as indicated) or ground plane con-
struction should be used for best results. When using the
As in any switching regulator, layout is very important. Rap- Adjustable version, physically locate the programming resis-
idly switching currents associated with wiring inductance tors near the regulator, to keep the sensitive feedback wiring
generate voltage transients which can cause problems. For short.
minimal inductance and ground loops, the length of the leads
indicated by heavy lines should be kept as short as possible.

Fixed Output Voltage Versions

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CIN — 100 µF, 75V, Aluminum Electrolytic
COUT — 1000 µF, 25V, Aluminum Electrolytic
D1 — Schottky, MBR360
L1 — 100 µH, Pulse Eng. PE-92108
R1 — 2k, 0.1%
R2 — 6.12k, 0.1%

Adjustable Output Voltage Version

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where VREF = 1.23V, R1 between 1k and 5k.

FIGURE 2.

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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator
Design Procedure
PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Versions)
Given: VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage (3.3V, 5V, 12V, Given: VOUT = 5V VIN(Max) = 15V ILOAD(Max) = 3A
or 15V) VIN(Max) = Maximum Input Voltage ILOAD(Max) =
Maximum Load Current
1. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Select the correct Inductor 1. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Use the selection guide
value selection guide from Figures 3, 4, 5 or Figure 6. shown in Figure 4. B. From the selection guide, the
(Output voltages of 3.3V, 5V, 12V or 15V respectively). inductance area intersected by the 15V line and 3A line
For other output voltages, see the design procedure for is L100. C. Inductor value required is 100 µH. From the
the adjustable version. B. From the inductor value table in Figure 3. Choose AIE 415-0930, Pulse
selection guide, identify the inductance region intersected Engineering PE92108, or Renco RL2444.
by VIN(Max) and ILOAD(Max), and note the inductor code
for that region. C. Identify the inductor value from the
inductor code, and select an appropriate inductor from
the table shown in Figure 3. Part numbers are listed for
three inductor manufacturers. The inductor chosen must
be rated for operation at the LM2576 switching frequency
(52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.15 x ILOAD. For
additional inductor information, see the inductor section
in the Application Hints section of this data sheet.
2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. The value of 2. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. COUT = 680
the output capacitor together with the inductor defines µF to 2000 µF standard aluminum electrolytic.
the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop. B.Capacitor voltage rating = 20V.
For stable operation and an acceptable output ripple
voltage, (approximately 1% of the output voltage) a value
between 100 µF and 470 µF is recommended. B. The
capacitor’s voltage rating should be at least 1.5 times
greater than the output voltage. For a 5V regulator, a
rating of at least 8V is appropriate, and a 10V or 15V
rating is recommended. Higher voltage electrolytic
capacitors generally have lower ESR numbers, and for
this reason it may be necessary to select a capacitor
rated for a higher voltage than would normally be
needed.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A.The catch-diode 3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A.For this example, a 3A
current rating must be at least 1.2 times greater than the current rating is adequate. B. Use a 20V 1N5823 or
maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design SR302 Schottky diode, or any of the suggested
must withstand a continuous output short, the diode fast-recovery diodes shown in Figure 8.
should have a current rating equal to the maximum
current limit of the LM2576. The most stressful condition
for this diode is an overload or shorted output condition.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at
least 1.25 times the maximum input voltage.
4. Input Capacitor (CIN) An aluminum or tantalum 4. Input Capacitor (CIN) A 100 µF, 25V aluminum
electrolytic bypass capacitor located close to the electrolytic capacitor located near the input and ground
regulator is needed for stable operation. pins provides sufficient bypassing.

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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator
Design Procedure (Continued)
INDUCTOR VALUE SELECTION GUIDES (For
Continuous Mode Operation)

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FIGURE 5. LM2576(HV)-12
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FIGURE 3. LM2576(HV)-3.3

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FIGURE 6. LM2576(HV)-15

FIGURE 4. LM2576(HV)-5.0

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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)

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FIGURE 7. LM2576(HV)-ADJ

PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions)
Given: VOUT = Regulated Output Voltage VIN(Max) = Given: VOUT = 10V VIN(Max) = 25V ILOAD(Max) = 3A F =
Maximum Input Voltage ILOAD(Max) = Maximum Load 52 kHz
Current F = Switching Frequency (Fixed at 52 kHz)
1. Programming Output Voltage (Selecting R1 and R2, 1. Programming Output Voltage (Selecting R1 and R2)
as shown in Figure 2) Use the following formula to select
the appropriate resistor values.

R1 can be between 1k and 5k. (For best temperature R2 = 1k (8.13 − 1) = 7.13k, closest 1% value is 7.15k
coefficient and stability with time, use 1% metal film resis-
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LM2576 Series Buck Regulator Design Procedure (Continued)

PROCEDURE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions) EXAMPLE (Adjustable Output Voltage Versions)
2. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Calculate the inductor Volt 2. Inductor Selection (L1) A. Calculate E • T (V • µs)
• microsecond constant, E • T (V • µs), from the
following formula:
B. E • T = 115 V • µs C. ILOAD(Max) = 3A D. Inductance
Region = H150 E. Inductor Value = 150 µH Choose from
AIE part #415-0936 Pulse Engineering part #PE-531115,
B. Use the E • T value from the previous formula and or Renco part #RL2445.
match it with the E • T number on the vertical axis of the
Inductor Value Selection Guide shown in Figure 7. C. On
the horizontal axis, select the maximum load current. D.
Identify the inductance region intersected by the E • T
value and the maximum load current value, and note the
inductor code for that region. E. Identify the inductor value
from the inductor code, and select an appropriate inductor
from the table shown in Figure 9. Part numbers are listed
for three inductor manufacturers. The inductor chosen
must be rated for operation at the LM2576 switching fre-
quency (52 kHz) and for a current rating of 1.15 x ILOAD.
For additional inductor information, see the inductor sec-
tion in the application hints section of this data sheet.
3. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT) A. The value of 3. Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
the output capacitor together with the inductor defines
the dominate pole-pair of the switching regulator loop.
For stable operation, the capacitor must satisfy the However, for acceptable output ripple voltage select COUT
≥ 680 µF COUT = 680 µF electrolytic capacitor
following requirement:

The above formula yields capacitor values between 10 µF

and 2200 µF that will satisfy the loop requirements for
stable operation. But to achieve an acceptable output
ripple voltage, (approximately 1% of the output voltage)
and transient response, the output capacitor may need to
be several times larger than the above formula yields. B.
The capacitor’s voltage rating should be at last 1.5 times
greater than the output voltage. For a 10V regulator, a
rating of at least 15V or more is recommended. Higher
voltage electrolytic capacitors generally have lower ESR
numbers, and for this reason it may be necessary to select
a capacitor rate for a higher voltage than would normally be
needed.
4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. The catch-diode 4. Catch Diode Selection (D1) A. For this example, a
current rating must be at least 1.2 times greater than the 3.3A current rating is adequate. B. Use a 30V 31DQ03
maximum load current. Also, if the power supply design Schottky diode, or any of the suggested fast-recovery
must withstand a continuous output short, the diode diodes in Figure 8.
should have a current rating equal to the maximum
current limit of the LM2576. The most stressful condition
for this diode is an overload or shorted output. See diode
selection guide in Figure 8. B. The reverse voltage rating
of the diode should be at least 1.25 times the maximum
input voltage.
5. Input Capacitor (CIN) An aluminum or tantalum 5. Input Capacitor (CIN) A 100 µF aluminum electrolytic
electrolytic bypass capacitor located close to the capacitor located near the input and ground pins
regulator is needed for stable operation. provides sufficient bypassing.

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VR Schottky Fast Recovery
3A 4A–6A 3A 4A–6A
20V 1N5820 1N5823
MBR320P
SR302
30V 1N5821 50WQ03
MBR330 1N5824
31DQ03 The following
SR303 The following
diodes are all
diodes are all
40V 1N5822 MBR340 rated to 100V
rated to 100V
MBR340 50WQ04
31DQ04 1N5825 50WF10
31DF1
SR304 MUR410
HER302
50V MBR350 50WQ05 HER602
31DQ05
SR305
60V MBR360 50WR06
DQ06 50SQ060
SR306

FIGURE 8. Diode Selection Guide

Inductor Inductor Schott Pulse Eng. Renco

Code Value (Note 12) (Note 13) (Note 14)
L47 47 µH 671 26980 PE-53112 RL2442
L68 68 µH 671 26990 PE-92114 RL2443
L100 100 µH 671 27000 PE-92108 RL2444
L150 150 µH 671 27010 PE-53113 RL1954
L220 220 µH 671 27020 PE-52626 RL1953
L330 330 µH 671 27030 PE-52627 RL1952
L470 470 µH 671 27040 PE-53114 RL1951
L680 680 µH 671 27050 PE-52629 RL1950
H150 150 µH 671 27060 PE-53115 RL2445
H220 220 µH 671 27070 PE-53116 RL2446
H330 330 µH 671 27080 PE-53117 RL2447
H470 470 µH 671 27090 PE-53118 RL1961
H680 680 µH 671 27100 PE-53119 RL1960
H1000 1000 µH 671 27110 PE-53120 RL1959
H1500 1500 µH 671 27120 PE-53121 RL1958
H2200 2200 µH 671 27130 PE-53122 RL2448
Note 12: Schott Corporation, (612) 475-1173, 1000 Parkers Lake Road, Wayzata, MN 55391.
Note 13: Pulse Engineering, (619) 674-8100, P.O. Box 12235, San Diego, CA 92112.
Note 14: Renco Electronics Incorporated, (516) 586-5566, 60 Jeffryn Blvd. East, Deer Park, NY 11729.
FIGURE 9. Inductor Selection by Manufacturer’s Part Number

Application Hints If the operating temperature range includes temperatures

below −25˚C, the input capacitor value may need to be
INPUT CAPACITOR (CIN) larger. With most electrolytic capacitors, the capacitance
value decreases and the ESR increases with lower tempera-
To maintain stability, the regulator input pin must be by- tures and age. Paralleling a ceramic or solid tantalum ca-
passed with at least a 100 µF electrolytic capacitor. The pacitor will increase the regulator stability at cold tempera-
capacitor’s leads must be kept short, and located near the tures. For maximum capacitor operating lifetime, the
regulator. capacitor’s RMS ripple current rating should be greater than

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Application Hints (Continued) rapidly. Different inductor types have different saturation
characteristics, and this should be kept in mind when select-
ing an inductor.
The inductor manufacturer’s data sheets include current and
energy limits to avoid inductor saturation.

INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT

When the switcher is operating in the continuous mode, the
inductor current waveform ranges from a triangular to a
sawtooth type of waveform (depending on the input voltage).
For a given input voltage and output voltage, the peak-to-
peak amplitude of this inductor current waveform remains
constant. As the load current rises or falls, the entire saw-
INDUCTOR SELECTION tooth current waveform also rises or falls. The average DC
All switching regulators have two basic modes of operation: value of this waveform is equal to the DC load current (in the
continuous and discontinuous. The difference between the buck regulator configuration).
two types relates to the inductor current, whether it is flowing If the load current drops to a low enough level, the bottom of
continuously, or if it drops to zero for a period of time in the the sawtooth current waveform will reach zero, and the
normal switching cycle. Each mode has distinctively different switcher will change to a discontinuous mode of operation.
operating characteristics, which can affect the regulator per- This is a perfectly acceptable mode of operation. Any buck
formance and requirements. switching regulator (no matter how large the inductor value
The LM2576 (or any of the SIMPLE SWITCHER family) can is) will be forced to run discontinuous if the load current is
be used for both continuous and discontinuous modes of light enough.
operation.
OUTPUT CAPACITOR
The inductor value selection guides in Figure 3 through
Figure 7 were designed for buck regulator designs of the An output capacitor is required to filter the output voltage and
continuous inductor current type. When using inductor val- is needed for loop stability. The capacitor should be located
ues shown in the inductor selection guide, the peak-to-peak near the LM2576 using short pc board traces. Standard
inductor ripple current will be approximately 20% to 30% of aluminum electrolytics are usually adequate, but low ESR
the maximum DC current. With relatively heavy load cur- types are recommended for low output ripple voltage and
rents, the circuit operates in the continuous mode (inductor good stability. The ESR of a capacitor depends on many
current always flowing), but under light load conditions, the factors, some which are: the value, the voltage rating, physi-
circuit will be forced to the discontinuous mode (inductor cal size and the type of construction. In general, low value or
current falls to zero for a period of time). This discontinuous low voltage (less than 12V) electrolytic capacitors usually
mode of operation is perfectly acceptable. For light loads have higher ESR numbers.
(less than approximately 300 mA) it may be desirable to The amount of output ripple voltage is primarily a function of
operate the regulator in the discontinuous mode, primarily the ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) of the output ca-
because of the lower inductor values required for the discon- pacitor and the amplitude of the inductor ripple current
tinuous mode. (∆IIND). See the section on inductor ripple current in Applica-
The selection guide chooses inductor values suitable for tion Hints.
continuous mode operation, but if the inductor value chosen The lower capacitor values (220 µF–1000 µF) will allow
is prohibitively high, the designer should investigate the typically 50 mV to 150 mV of output ripple voltage, while
possibility of discontinuous operation. The computer design larger-value capacitors will reduce the ripple to approxi-
software Switchers Made Simple will provide all component mately 20 mV to 50 mV.
values for discontinuous (as well as continuous) mode of Output Ripple Voltage = (∆IIND) (ESR of COUT)
operation. To further reduce the output ripple voltage, several standard
Inductors are available in different styles such as pot core, electrolytic capacitors may be paralleled, or a higher-grade
toriod, E-frame, bobbin core, etc., as well as different core capacitor may be used. Such capacitors are often called
materials, such as ferrites and powdered iron. The least “high-frequency,” “low-inductance,” or “low-ESR.” These will
expensive, the bobbin core type, consists of wire wrapped reduce the output ripple to 10 mV or 20 mV. However, when
on a ferrite rod core. This type of construction makes for an operating in the continuous mode, reducing the ESR below
inexpensive inductor, but since the magnetic flux is not com- 0.03Ω can cause instability in the regulator.
pletely contained within the core, it generates more electro- Tantalum capacitors can have a very low ESR, and should
magnetic interference (EMI). This EMI can cause problems be carefully evaluated if it is the only output capacitor. Be-
in sensitive circuits, or can give incorrect scope readings cause of their good low temperature characteristics, a tan-
because of induced voltages in the scope probe. talum can be used in parallel with aluminum electrolytics,
The inductors listed in the selection chart include ferrite pot with the tantalum making up 10% or 20% of the total capaci-
core construction for AIE, powdered iron toroid for Pulse tance.
Engineering, and ferrite bobbin core for Renco. The capacitor’s ripple current rating at 52 kHz should be at
An inductor should not be operated beyond its maximum least 50% higher than the peak-to-peak inductor ripple cur-
rated current because it may saturate. When an inductor rent.
begins to saturate, the inductance decreases rapidly and the
inductor begins to look mainly resistive (the DC resistance of
the winding). This will cause the switch current to rise very

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Application Hints (Continued) HEAT SINK/THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS
In many cases, only a small heat sink is required to keep the
CATCH DIODE LM2576 junction temperature within the allowed operating
Buck regulators require a diode to provide a return path for range. For each application, to determine whether or not a
the inductor current when the switch is off. This diode should heat sink will be required, the following must be identified:
be located close to the LM2576 using short leads and short 1. Maximum ambient temperature (in the application).
printed circuit traces.
2. Maximum regulator power dissipation (in application).
Because of their fast switching speed and low forward volt-
3. Maximum allowed junction temperature (125˚C for the
age drop, Schottky diodes provide the best efficiency, espe-
LM2576). For a safe, conservative design, a tempera-
cially in low output voltage switching regulators (less than
ture approximately 15˚C cooler than the maximum tem-
5V). Fast-Recovery, High-Efficiency, or Ultra-Fast Recovery
peratures should be selected.
diodes are also suitable, but some types with an abrupt
turn-off characteristic may cause instability and EMI prob- 4. LM2576 package thermal resistances θJA and θJC.
lems. A fast-recovery diode with soft recovery characteristics Total power dissipated by the LM2576 can be estimated as
is a better choice. Standard 60 Hz diodes (e.g., 1N4001 or follows:
1N5400, etc.) are also not suitable. See Figure 8 for Schot- PD = (VIN)(IQ) + (VO/VIN)(ILOAD)(VSAT)
tky and “soft” fast-recovery diode selection guide.
where IQ (quiescent current) and VSAT can be found in the
Characteristic Curves shown previously, VIN is the applied
OUTPUT VOLTAGE RIPPLE AND TRANSIENTS
minimum input voltage, VO is the regulated output voltage,
The output voltage of a switching power supply will contain a and ILOAD is the load current. The dynamic losses during
sawtooth ripple voltage at the switcher frequency, typically turn-on and turn-off are negligible if a Schottky type catch
about 1% of the output voltage, and may also contain short diode is used.
voltage spikes at the peaks of the sawtooth waveform.
When no heat sink is used, the junction temperature rise can
The output ripple voltage is due mainly to the inductor saw- be determined by the following:
tooth ripple current multiplied by the ESR of the output
∆TJ = (PD) (θJA)
capacitor. (See the inductor selection in the application
hints.) To arrive at the actual operating junction temperature, add
the junction temperature rise to the maximum ambient tem-
The voltage spikes are present because of the the fast
perature.
switching action of the output switch, and the parasitic induc-
tance of the output filter capacitor. To minimize these voltage TJ = ∆TJ + TA
spikes, special low inductance capacitors can be used, and If the actual operating junction temperature is greater than
their lead lengths must be kept short. Wiring inductance, the selected safe operating junction temperature determined
stray capacitance, as well as the scope probe used to evalu- in step 3, then a heat sink is required.
ate these transients, all contribute to the amplitude of these When using a heat sink, the junction temperature rise can be
spikes. determined by the following:
An additional small LC filter (20 µH & 100 µF) can be added ∆TJ = (PD) (θJC + θinterface + θHeat sink)
to the output (as shown in Figure 15) to further reduce the
The operating junction temperature will be:
amount of output ripple and transients. A 10 x reduction in
output ripple voltage and transients is possible with this filter. TJ = TA + ∆TJ
As above, if the actual operating junction temperature is
FEEDBACK CONNECTION greater than the selected safe operating junction tempera-
The LM2576 (fixed voltage versions) feedback pin must be ture, then a larger heat sink is required (one that has a lower
wired to the output voltage point of the switching power thermal resistance).
supply. When using the adjustable version, physically locate Included on the Switcher Made Simple design software is a
both output voltage programming resistors near the LM2576 more precise (non-linear) thermal model that can be used to
to avoid picking up unwanted noise. Avoid using resistors determine junction temperature with different input-output
greater than 100 kΩ because of the increased chance of parameters or different component values. It can also calcu-
noise pickup. late the heat sink thermal resistance required to maintain the
regulators junction temperature below the maximum operat-
ON /OFF INPUT ing temperature.
For normal operation, the ON /OFF pin should be grounded
or driven with a low-level TTL voltage (typically below 1.6V). Additional Applications
To put the regulator into standby mode, drive this pin with a
high-level TTL or CMOS signal. The ON /OFF pin can be INVERTING REGULATOR
safely pulled up to +VIN without a resistor in series with it. Figure 10 shows a LM2576-12 in a buck-boost configuration
The ON /OFF pin should not be left open. to generate a negative 12V output from a positive input
voltage. This circuit bootstraps the regulator’s ground pin to
GROUNDING
the negative output voltage, then by grounding the feedback
To maintain output voltage stability, the power ground con- pin, the regulator senses the inverted output voltage and
nections must be low-impedance (see Figure 2). For the regulates it to −12V.
5-lead TO-220 and TO-263 style package, both the tab and
For an input voltage of 12V or more, the maximum available
pin 3 are ground and either connection may be used, as they
output current in this configuration is approximately 700 mA.
are both part of the same copper lead frame.
At lighter loads, the minimum input voltage required drops to
approximately 4.7V.

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Additional Applications (Continued)

The switch currents in this buck-boost configuration are

higher than in the standard buck-mode design, thus lowering
the available output current. Also, the start-up input current
of the buck-boost converter is higher than the standard
buck-mode regulator, and this may overload an input power
source with a current limit less than 5A. Using a delayed
turn-on or an undervoltage lockout circuit (described in the
next section) would allow the input voltage to rise to a high
enough level before the switcher would be allowed to turn
on.
Because of the structural differences between the buck and
the buck-boost regulator topologies, the buck regulator de- 01147615
sign procedure section can not be used to to select the Typical Load Current
inductor or the output capacitor. The recommended range of 400 mA for VIN = −5.2V
inductor values for the buck-boost design is between 68 µH 750 mA for VIN = −7V
and 220 µH, and the output capacitor values must be larger Note: Heat sink may be required.
than what is normally required for buck designs. Low input
voltages or high output currents require a large value output
capacitor (in the thousands of micro Farads). FIGURE 11. Negative Boost
The peak inductor current, which is the same as the peak
Because of the boosting function of this type of regulator, the
switch current, can be calculated from the following formula:
switch current is relatively high, especially at low input volt-
ages. Output load current limitations are a result of the
maximum current rating of the switch. Also, boost regulators
can not provide current limiting load protection in the event of
a shorted load, so some other means (such as a fuse) may
Where fosc = 52 kHz. Under normal continuous inductor be necessary.
current operating conditions, the minimum VIN represents
the worst case. Select an inductor that is rated for the peak UNDERVOLTAGE LOCKOUT
current anticipated. In some applications it is desirable to keep the regulator off
until the input voltage reaches a certain threshold. An und-
ervoltage lockout circuit which accomplishes this task is
shown in Figure 12, while Figure 13 shows the same circuit
applied to a buck-boost configuration. These circuits keep
the regulator off until the input voltage reaches a predeter-
mined level.
VTH ≈ VZ1 + 2VBE(Q1)

01147614

FIGURE 10. Inverting Buck-Boost Develops −12V

Also, the maximum voltage appearing across the regulator is

the absolute sum of the input and output voltage. For a −12V
output, the maximum input voltage for the LM2576 is +28V,
or +48V for the LM2576HV.
The Switchers Made Simple (version 3.0) design software
can be used to determine the feasibility of regulator designs
using different topologies, different input-output parameters,
different components, etc. 01147616
Note: Complete circuit not shown.
NEGATIVE BOOST REGULATOR
Another variation on the buck-boost topology is the negative FIGURE 12. Undervoltage Lockout for Buck Circuit
boost configuration. The circuit in Figure 11 accepts an input
voltage ranging from −5V to −12V and provides a regulated
−12V output. Input voltages greater than −12V will cause the
output to rise above −12V, but will not damage the regulator.

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Additional Applications (Continued) ing. Increasing the RC time constant can provide longer
delay times. But excessively large RC time constants can
cause problems with input voltages that are high in 60 Hz or
120 Hz ripple, by coupling the ripple into the ON /OFF pin.

ADJUSTABLE OUTPUT, LOW-RIPPLE POWER SUPPLY

A 3A power supply that features an adjustable output voltage
is shown in Figure 15. An additional L-C filter that reduces
the output ripple by a factor of 10 or more is included in this
circuit.

01147617
Note: Complete circuit not shown (see Figure 10).

FIGURE 13. Undervoltage Lockout

for Buck-Boost Circuit
01147618
Note: Complete circuit not shown.
DELAYED STARTUP
The ON /OFF pin can be used to provide a delayed startup
feature as shown in Figure 14. With an input voltage of 20V FIGURE 14. Delayed Startup
and for the part values shown, the circuit provides approxi-
mately 10 ms of delay time before the circuit begins switch-

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FIGURE 15. 1.2V to 55V Adjustable 3A Power Supply with Low Output Ripple

Definition of Terms
BUCK REGULATOR
A switching regulator topology in which a higher voltage is
converted to a lower voltage. Also known as a step-down
switching regulator.

BUCK-BOOST REGULATOR
CATCH DIODE OR CURRENT STEERING DIODE
A switching regulator topology in which a positive voltage is
converted to a negative voltage without a transformer. The diode which provides a return path for the load current
when the LM2576 switch is OFF.
DUTY CYCLE (D) EFFICIENCY (η)
Ratio of the output switch’s on-time to the oscillator period. The proportion of input power actually delivered to the load.

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Definition of Terms (Continued) OPERATING VOLT MICROSECOND CONSTANT (E • Top)
The product (in VoIt • µs) of the voltage applied to the inductor
CAPACITOR EQUIVALENT SERIES RESISTANCE (ESR) and the time the voltage is applied. This E • Top constant is a
The purely resistive component of a real capacitor’s imped- measure of the energy handling capability of an inductor and
ance (see Figure 16). It causes power loss resulting in is dependent upon the type of core, the core area, the
capacitor heating, which directly affects the capacitor’s op- number of turns, and the duty cycle.
erating lifetime. When used as a switching regulator output
filter, higher ESR values result in higher output ripple volt- Connection Diagrams (Note 15)
ages.
Straight Leads
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
Top View
01147620

FIGURE 16. Simple Model of a Real Capacitor

Most standard aluminum electrolytic capacitors in the 01147621

100 µF–1000 µF range have 0.5Ω to 0.1Ω ESR. Higher- LM2576T-XX or LM2576HVT-XX
grade capacitors (“low-ESR”, “high-frequency”, or “low- NS Package Number T05A
inductance”) in the 100 µF–1000 µF range generally have
ESR of less than 0.15Ω.
TO-263 (S)
EQUIVALENT SERIES INDUCTANCE (ESL) 5-Lead Surface-Mount Package
Top View
The pure inductance component of a capacitor (see Figure
16). The amount of inductance is determined to a large
extent on the capacitor’s construction. In a buck regulator,
this unwanted inductance causes voltage spikes to appear
on the output.

OUTPUT RIPPLE VOLTAGE

The AC component of the switching regulator’s output volt-
age. It is usually dominated by the output capacitor’s ESR
multiplied by the inductor’s ripple current (∆IIND). The peak-
to-peak value of this sawtooth ripple current can be deter-
01147625
mined by reading the Inductor Ripple Current section of the LM2576S-XX or LM2576HVS-XX
Application hints. NS Package Number TS5B
LM2576SX-XX or LM2576HVSX-XX
CAPACITOR RIPPLE CURRENT
NS Package Number TS5B, Tape and Reel
RMS value of the maximum allowable alternating current at
which a capacitor can be operated continuously at a speci-
fied temperature. Bent, Staggered Leads
5-Lead TO-220 (T)
STANDBY QUIESCENT CURRENT (ISTBY) Top View
Supply current required by the LM2576 when in the standby
mode (ON /OFF pin is driven to TTL-high voltage, thus
turning the output switch OFF).

INDUCTOR RIPPLE CURRENT (∆IIND)

The peak-to-peak value of the inductor current waveform,
typically a sawtooth waveform when the regulator is operat-
ing in the continuous mode (vs. discontinuous mode).

CONTINUOUS/DISCONTINUOUS MODE OPERATION

Relates to the inductor current. In the continuous mode, the
inductor current is always flowing and never drops to zero, 01147622
vs. the discontinuous mode, where the inductor current LM2576T-XX Flow LB03
drops to zero for a period of time in the normal switching or LM2576HVT-XX Flow LB03
cycle. NS Package Number T05D
INDUCTOR SATURATION
Note 15: (XX indicates output voltage option. See ordering information table
The condition which exists when an inductor cannot hold any for complete part number.)
more magnetic flux. When an inductor saturates, the induc-
tor appears less inductive and the resistive component domi-
nates. Inductor current is then limited only by the DC resis-
tance of the wire and the available source current.

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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted

5-Lead TO-220 (T)

Order Number LM2576T-3.3, LM2576HVT-3.3,
LM2576T-5.0, LM2576HVT-5.0, LM2576T-12,
LM2576HVT-12, LM2576T-15, LM2576HVT-15,
LM2576T-ADJ or LM2576HVT-ADJ
NS Package Number T05A

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Bent, Staggered 5-Lead TO-220 (T)

Order Number LM2576T-3.3 Flow LB03, LM2576T-XX Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-3.3 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-5.0 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-5.0 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-12 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-12 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-15 Flow LB03, LM2576HVT-15 Flow LB03,
LM2576T-ADJ Flow LB03 or LM2576HVT-ADJ Flow LB03
NS Package Number T05D

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5-Lead TO-263 (S)

Order Number LM2576S-3.3, LM2576S-5.0,
LM2576S-12,LM2576S-15, LM2576S-ADJ,
LM2576HVS-3.3, LM2576HVS-5.0, LM2576HVS-12,
LM2576HVS-15, or LM2576HVS-ADJ
NS Package Number TS5B
5-Lead TO-263 in Tape & Reel (SX)
Order Number LM2576SX-3.3, LM2576SX-5.0,
LM2576SX-12, LM2576SX-15, LM2576SX-ADJ,
LM2576HVSX-3.3, LM2576HVSX-5.0, LM2576HVSX-12,
LM2576HVSX-15, or LM2576HVSX-ADJ
NS Package Number TS5B

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